Lawrence T. Persico, 71, was installed as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Erie on Oct. 1, 2012. In an interview with the Erie Times-News on Oct. 17, 2022, Persico discusses his decade-long tenure, including his handling of the clergy sex abuse crisis, and his hopes for the diocese over the next four years. Persico must submit his retirement papers to the Vatican when he turns 75.

Lawrence T. Persico, 71, was installed as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Erie on Oct. 1, 2012. In an interview with the Erie Times-News on Oct. 17, 2022, Persico discusses his decade-long tenure, including his handling of the clergy sex abuse crisis, and his hopes for the diocese over the next four years. Persico must submit his retirement papers to the Vatican when he turns 75.

Persico reflects on 10 years as Catholic bishop of Erie

Don Stroz talks about testing positive for HIV in 1990 and how he has lived a healthy life for more than three decades since. 

Don Stroz talks about testing positive for HIV in 1990 and how he has lived a healthy life for more than three decades since.

Don Stroz, of Erie, describes living with HIV for 32 years

In a July 22, 2022 news conference in Erie that he called, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, of Butler, R-16th Dist., challenged reporters and pushed back on issues including his acceptance of the 2020 election results, his opponent in his 2022 re-election race and allegations about presidential pardons.

In a July 22, 2022 news conference in Erie that he called, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, of Butler, R-16th Dist., challenged reporters and pushed back on issues including his acceptance of the 2020 election results, his opponent in his 2022 re-election race and allegations about presidential pardons.

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly news conference

Shamila Samiahmady, a 32-year-old refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan, speaks in her Arabic language about resettling in Erie as another refugee, Abdul Bashir Masood, interprets. The interview was conducted March 15 with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink at the U.S. Committee on Refugees and Immigrants Erie field office. 

Shamila Samiahmady, a 32-year-old refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan, speaks in her Arabic language about resettling in Erie as another refugee, Abdul Bashir Masood, interprets. The interview was conducted March 15 with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink at the U.S. Committee on Refugees and Immigrants Erie field office.&nbsp;

Afghan refugee in her own words: 'My life is safe'

Hear audio of multiple shots being fired in a west Erie neighborhood on July 1, 2021. Police say the shooting led to the death of a man in a home in the 500 block of West 29th Street just before 4 a.m. on July 1. The audio was taken from nearby surveillance video, of the fatal shooting incident.

Hear audio of multiple shots being fired in a west Erie neighborhood on July 1, 2021. Police say the shooting led to the death of a man in a home in the 500 block of West 29th Street just before 4 a.m. on July 1. The audio was taken from nearby surveillance video, of the fatal shooting incident.

Audio of shots being fired in fatal shooting in Erie on July 1, 2021

Hear from Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, toured Presque Isle State Park on Sept. 21, 2020 before holding a rally in support of his father outside the bayfront convention center in Erie, Pennsylvania. He stopped at Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park and spoke with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink.

Hear from Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, toured Presque Isle State Park on Sept. 21, 2020 before holding a rally in support of his father outside the bayfront convention center in Erie, Pennsylvania. He stopped at Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park and spoke with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink.

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, rallies in Erie

Mercyhurst University President Michael T. Victor talks on July 28, 2020 about his first five years at the helm of the Catholic-affiliated university in Erie, Pennsylvania. 

Mercyhurst University President Michael T. Victor talks on July 28, 2020 about his first five years at the helm of the Catholic-affiliated university in Erie, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

Mercyhurst University President Michael T. Victor reflects on his first five years at the helm

Listen to a conference call with Pedro Rivera, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, talk about what's next now that Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all schools to stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus.

Listen to a conference call with Pedro Rivera, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, talk about what's next now that Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all schools to stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus.

April 9, 2020 conference call with Pedro Rivera, PA Dept. of Education Secretary

North East resident Leslie Reed Hurst discusses testing positive for COVID-19 with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink on April 1, 2020.

North East resident Leslie Reed Hurst discusses testing positive for COVID-19 with Erie Times-News reporter Matthew Rink on April 1, 2020.

North East resident Leslie Reed Hurst discusses experience with COVID-19

Listen to a Q & A with Joan Martin, 79, who founded the Erie County Rape Crisis Center in 1973 and served as the first president of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.

Listen to a Q &amp; A with Joan Martin, 79, who founded the Erie County Rape Crisis Center in 1973 and served as the first president of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.

Joan Martin, founder of Erie County's first rape crisis center

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News, Interviews and Special Features from the Erie TImes News

From the Newsroom: Go Erie

District Attorney Jack Daneri reflects on his first decade in office in a Q & A with Lisa Thompson.

District Attorney Jack Daneri reflects on his first decade in office in a Q &amp; A with Lisa Thompson.

Q&A: Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri

Paul Vojtek, Erie Water Works CEO, discussed the organization's $90 million upfront lease payment to the city of Erie used to balance the 2020 budget.

Paul Vojtek, Erie Water Works CEO, discussed the organization's $90 million upfront lease payment to the city of Erie used to balance the 2020 budget.

GoErie Live: Erie Water Works CEO discusses budget, rate increases

Erie Mayor Joe Schember joined Erie Times-News reporter Kevin Flowers to discuss the city's 2020 budget proposal after taking a proposed property tax increase off the table.

Erie Mayor Joe Schember joined Erie Times-News reporter Kevin Flowers to discuss the city's 2020 budget proposal after taking a proposed property tax increase off the table.

GoErie Live: Erie Mayor Joe Schember discusses 2020 city budget proposal

John Persinger, of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, detailed plans to invest between $18 million and $25 million to build a five-story, 83,000-square-foot building on what’s now the closed McDonalds restaurant and parking lot at the corner of West Fifth and State streets. Erie Times-News reporter Jim Martin hosted the discussion on Oct. 23.

John Persinger, of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, detailed plans to invest between $18 million and $25 million to build a five-story, 83,000-square-foot building on what&rsquo;s now the closed McDonalds restaurant and parking lot at the corner of West Fifth and State streets. Erie Times-News reporter Jim Martin hosted the discussion on Oct. 23.

EDDC shares plans for downtown Erie

The League of Women Voters Erie County Chapter visited the Erie Times-News for a live discussion on the organization, its goals and future. Lucy Krupicz and Christal Lepak joined Erie Times-News reporter Sarah Grabski for the conversation.

The League of Women Voters Erie County Chapter visited the Erie Times-News for a live discussion on the organization, its goals and future. Lucy Krupicz and Christal Lepak joined Erie Times-News reporter Sarah Grabski for the conversation.

What is the League of Women Voters Erie County Chapter?

Stephanie Wincik, of Candlelight Ghost Walks, and online reporter Sarah Grabski discussed Erie's haunted history during a Facebook live conversation on Oct. 10.

Stephanie Wincik, of Candlelight Ghost Walks, and online reporter Sarah Grabski discussed Erie's haunted history during a Facebook live conversation on Oct. 10.

Paranormal author shares haunted history of Erie County

Becky Messinger, co-owner of Pot O Gold Dairy in Warren County, discusses the operation closing. 

Becky Messinger, co-owner of Pot O Gold Dairy in Warren County, discusses the operation closing.&nbsp;

Pot O Gold Dairy Co-Owner discusses closing

Erie Times-News reporters Sarah Grabski and David Bruce sit down to discuss cancer in Erie County and the special Cancer Awareness Section included in the Erie Times-News on Oct. 3

Erie Times-News reporters Sarah Grabski and David Bruce sit down to discuss cancer in Erie County and the special Cancer Awareness Section included in the Erie Times-News on Oct. 3

GoErie Live: Cancer in Erie County

Erie Times-News reporter Jim Martin interviews RJ Messenger, a key figure in the Discovery Channel show "Undercover Billionaire" and at Underdog BBQ, during a live interview on Sept. 25.

Erie Times-News reporter Jim Martin interviews RJ Messenger, a key figure in the Discovery Channel show "Undercover Billionaire" and at Underdog BBQ, during a live interview on Sept. 25.

'Undercover Billionaire' key figure discusses show in Erie

We discuss Athena Erie, a women's empowerment organization in Erie, and address how it helps women with its Athena PowerLink program and discuss the upcoming luncheon. 

We discuss Athena Erie, a women's empowerment organization in Erie, and address how it helps women with its Athena PowerLink program and discuss the upcoming luncheon.&nbsp;

From the Newsroom: Go Erie

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